03:19Millions of Muslim pilgrims continue their Hajj journey on the fourth day of this annual event on Thursday in Mecca, corresponding to the 11th of Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.
During the 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims participate in the ritual of 'Rami'—the symbolic stoning of the devil—in Mina. Pebbles are hurled at the Jamarah Sughra (small pillar), Jamarah-al-Wusta (medium pillar), and finally the Jamarah-al-Uqbah (largest pillar).
To fulfil this spiritual obligation, men shave their heads, while women trim their hair to fingertip length. Afterwards, they return to the Grand Mosque for the farewell Tawaf, where they reverently circumambulate the Kaaba, demonstrating their devotion to God.
The Hajj represents one of the Five Pillars of Islam, an obligatory pilgrimage enjoined by Islamic scripture. It is incumbent upon those with the necessary health and financial means to undertake this sacred journey at least once in their lifetime.
Saudi Arabia: Hajj continues in Mecca for fourth day as believers take part in 'stoning of the devil' ritual
Millions of Muslim pilgrims continue their Hajj journey on the fourth day of this annual event on Thursday in Mecca, corresponding to the 11th of Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.
During the 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims participate in the ritual of 'Rami'—the symbolic stoning of the devil—in Mina. Pebbles are hurled at the Jamarah Sughra (small pillar), Jamarah-al-Wusta (medium pillar), and finally the Jamarah-al-Uqbah (largest pillar).
To fulfil this spiritual obligation, men shave their heads, while women trim their hair to fingertip length. Afterwards, they return to the Grand Mosque for the farewell Tawaf, where they reverently circumambulate the Kaaba, demonstrating their devotion to God.
The Hajj represents one of the Five Pillars of Islam, an obligatory pilgrimage enjoined by Islamic scripture. It is incumbent upon those with the necessary health and financial means to undertake this sacred journey at least once in their lifetime.
Millions of Muslim pilgrims continue their Hajj journey on the fourth day of this annual event on Thursday in Mecca, corresponding to the 11th of Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.
During the 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims participate in the ritual of 'Rami'—the symbolic stoning of the devil—in Mina. Pebbles are hurled at the Jamarah Sughra (small pillar), Jamarah-al-Wusta (medium pillar), and finally the Jamarah-al-Uqbah (largest pillar).
To fulfil this spiritual obligation, men shave their heads, while women trim their hair to fingertip length. Afterwards, they return to the Grand Mosque for the farewell Tawaf, where they reverently circumambulate the Kaaba, demonstrating their devotion to God.
The Hajj represents one of the Five Pillars of Islam, an obligatory pilgrimage enjoined by Islamic scripture. It is incumbent upon those with the necessary health and financial means to undertake this sacred journey at least once in their lifetime.